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vimeo.com/surfacist/thecallThere’s a fire. You call for help. Who answers? The vast majority of Americans live in places that don’t have a single firefighter on the payroll.…
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The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application period is now open.
If your township is looking to increase or maintain your local fire dept. staff, then apply now! Deadline for applications is March 22.
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New article from Forbes details the fact that more firefighters committed suicide In 2017 than died In line of duty. NFPA's latest Needs Assessment report shows that not many departments have mental health programs despite this. Learn more: ow.ly/W40p30lXRTb
This is why every company needs a chaplain trained to recognize and deal with this situation.
Adding some awareness training to the entry level training may help. In general we don’t talk about suicide. We don’t do a good job of talking to firefighters about what this job does to your body and mind. We talk Brotherhood but I often see more disrespect and back stabbing going on. People need to know they are not along when the demons come to visit.
National Volunteer Fire Council
The NVFC is hosting a FREE webinar Feb. 19 at 2pm ET on 'SAFER Grant Application Tips.' This grant funds fire department recruitment and retention initiatives. Get tips and best practices for a succes...